What does it mean if a business is Felony Friendly?
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Finding Felony Friendly Employers?
It interesting how no matter how much time goes by or how old you get or what life experiences you have there is always room to learn new things.
I was at the library the other day and was listening to these two men talk about how they were having a hard time finding flexible work. They complained about how no one wanted to give them a chance since they had been in prison. So the discussed with each other about being on parole and the like and then one of the guys said he was applying for a job with a business or agency that was "Felon Friendly".
I almost laughed outloud, but had to remember I was in a library and second I was ease dropping on someones conversation. It got me thinking about the word and how did it apply to a business that was not "Felon Friendly"
I have heard of a software application being "user friendly" which I guess would mean that anyone no matter how clumsy could use it.
I have heard of play grounds being called "Child Friendly" which I guess would mean they are safe for kids no matter how destructive they are.
I have heard of a place being "Dog Friendly" which I guess means that you can bring your pets with out the owners kicking you out.
So with this prior knowledge I would guess that if a business is "Felon Friendly" they would hire you and they would not hold your past criminal record against you. They would not say they can't hire you or that you could not work for them. I would guess its an attempt at a second chance for the felon to prove themselves by what they did from this day forward and not on what they have done in the past.
So this is my suggestion, why not list companies in the phone book or in the newspaper or on hiring signs.
Such as: Now Hiring and Felon Friendly Inquire within!
I think this is a great idea, but I think it is more of a word of mouth type of thing. If your on the inside track, the list of felon friendly companies would be something someone you know can tell you about.
Finding employment after prison is possible.
Felon Friendly Agencies List:
These are employment services that will work with you.
(These are located in California, but I am sure you can find ones in your area)
Accountemps http://www.accountemps.com/
Aver Business Management Inc.
http://yellowpages.vvdailypress.com/Aver+Business+Management+Inc
Labor Finders http://www.laborfinders.com/
Winners Circle Personnel, Ontario, CA 91761
Winners Circle Personnel, West Covina, CA 91792
Arrow Staffing http://www.arrowstaffing.com/index.php?c=services
Adminiserv http://www.jobscity.net/
Trans Force http://www.transforce.com/
Aliance Staffing Resources http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/careers-622145-Alliance_Staffing_Resources
Volt Services Group http://www.volt.com/
Rally Staffing http://www.ranchochamber.org/
Cameo Employment Services http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_fhpqxm
Intertech http://www.intertechrecruiting.com/
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Comments
I agree PK, this issue raised some questions about what is being done to address this situation.
Heck if you don't give the 'deserving ex-felon' a chance (one who is really trying to change their life) - then they will just be forced back into a life of crime. And what could would that do? There has to be a better system to reforming ex-cons into productive citizens. Your idea sounds like a good start! You may have just stumbled upon a niche topic/area to continue further research.
Thats what it is all about, people helping people.
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Poetic Knight says:
7 months ago
This is a very good idea and it is something that should be instituted in every state and province in North America. I know that there are agencies that cater to people who are listed as "Felons". But we must face the facts that most employers do not consider people with records a good a investment for their company. In most cases that is a very common and very wrong assumption. In most cases. People make mistakes and those mistakes should not be considered as all a person is!
That is a weekness in society that we should try to avoid. I had a friend who commited a crime out of anger and on the spur of the moment. He should have thought things out first, but we all know that sometimes our anger (or depression or anxiety or even our over eagerness) does the thinking for us. Should we condem a person for acting prematurly? No! as I said we as human thinking beings make mistakes. We should consider what it would be like for us if we were in the same situation. If I made a criminal mistake, I would hope that After I did my time or probation or what ever I did to make ammends, I would be given the same opportunity that anyone else would have. The exception would be for a continuous repeat offender. Habitual criminals aside, most breakers of the law are usually the same as you and I. Your suggestion that companies be advertised as "felon friendly" may be detrimental to their business. Wrong or right, that is usualy the case. However, payrole and probation officers should make it their mandate to be as knowledgable as possible about "Felon Friendly" employers so they, through word of mouth, have the inside info for their clients. The Government and legal institutes should have lists available on request and companies should have their names added if they do not discriminate against felons. I applaud you for your insight in this reguard and as always I will keep your hubs on my Fav list.
PK